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ARCHIVED - November 13 Sendalhama guided hike at the mouth of the River Segura
Coach travel from Alhama de Murcia to the massive sand dunes of Guardamar del Segura
A series of three “Sendalhama” rural hikes is being held in the municipality of Alhama de Murcia during the autumn of 2022, the last of them on November around the mouth of the River Segura in Guardamar, in the south of the province of Alicante, where the extensive dunes can make walking an arduous exercise.
Participation in this guided walk costs just 3 euros per person (free for under-10s), including guides, travel by coach to the starting point of the walk, insurance and the collaboration of members of the local Protección Civil organization. The price should be paid in cash when setting off from the car park next to the Parque de La Cubana at 7.30 in the morning.
The walk itself covers 8.5 kilometres and is scheduled to last into mid-morning, but the day itself will end with the return to Alhama at around 18.30. A lunch stop will be made en route with each participant paying for their own meal.
Although the route is not an especially complicated one (although it may be made more difficult if recent rain causes the river to become swollen) it is not recommended for those who are not in the habit of walking regularly on unpaved tracks, occasionally with steep slopes.
All participants should bring drinking water, a cap, a waterproof jacket, a walking stick, a change of socks, binoculars, a snack and a camera, and it is sensible to take a look at the weather forecast before setting out! A head torch is also recommended.
Reservations can be made via the tourist office of Alhama de Murcia between Tuesday and Friday from 9.00 to 14.00 and from 17.00 to 20.00, and on Saturdays from 10.00 to 13.00 (telephone 968 633512). No more than 75 people can take part in the event.
On registration participants will be required to state their age, and those registering in person can pay while doing so.
For more local events, news and visiting information go to the home page of Alhama Today.
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Oficina de Turismo de Alhama de Murcia
Alhama de Murcia Tourist information office is located on the edge of the Plaza de la Constitución, just a few metres away from the underground car park and the Town hall of Alhama de Murcia.
The tourist office offers free guided audiotours in English which take visitors around the historical sites of interest in Alhama. These be loaned at any time, although allow an hour and a half to complete the tour, and when loaning the audio equipment visitors are asked to leave passports or ID cards with the tourist office.
The office also carries a full range of leaflets for the archaeological museum of Los Baños, which is built around the historic spa which gives Alhama its name, and the mountains of Sierra Espuña, which is also an important area within the municipality of Alhama. Areas such as El Berro and Gebas have a number of interesting routes which can be followed and there are several picnic areas and good walking routes within the Sierra Espuña natural park.
The tourist office also carries leaflets for the many cultural events and fiestas which take place in Alhama throughout the year, including Los Mayos, Semana Santa, Christmas,the Romería of La Candelaria and the Auto de los Reyes Magos in El Berro.
Opening Hours
Winter (September 16 – May 31)
- Tuesday to Friday: 9am-2pm and 4.30pm-7.30pm
- Saturdays: 10am-1pm
- Sundays and Mondays: closed
Summer (June 1 to September 15)
- Tuesday to Friday: 9.30am-2.30pm
- Saturdays: 10am-1pm
- Sundays and Mondays: closed
For more local information, including news and forthcoming events, visit the home page of Alhama Today.